Restrictive Changes to CDFA Grant Eligibility
Published Friday, February 27, 2026
The California Farm Bureau recently expressed its concerns to the California Department of Food and Agriculture in a letter regarding the proposed eligibility changes to the department’s block grant program. Farm Bureau understands and appreciates CDFA’s continued commitment to supporting agricultural producers across California. However, the proposed change to limit eligibility to Resource Conservation Districts and 501(c)(3) organizations, thereby excluding 501(c)(5) nonprofit organizations, will have significant unintended consequences. Specifically, the change eliminates the ability for many county Farm Bureaus to apply for funding under the program. Farm Bureau looks forward to working with the department in the future to have an inclusive eligibility process that reaches farmers and ranchers efficiently and effectively.
Staff contact: Chris Reardon, creardon@cfbf.com.
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